light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
although I say; although one might say; although called
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
not necessarily so; is not always true
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
and yet; though; when; in spite of
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
finding employment; getting a job
failure; mistake; blunder
(young) person subsisting on part-time work; person whose livelihood is provided by part-time work
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
dan rank (in martial arts, go, etc.); advanced rank; grade of black belt
driver's license; driver's licence; driving licence
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
by myself; in person; by oneself
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
even if not; even without
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
dangling; hanging; suspended; pending; half done; in limbo
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously